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Well, I've loved my zenfone 2 since I bought it when it first came out, but it looks like it's bitten the dust.
Any recommendations for a ~$300 phone that I'd be happy with. I like the 5.5" inch screen, the 4G Ram, and the SD slot options. Anybody move to the zenfone 3 (and why are there so many versions?)? Any other recommendations?
ZF3 Deluxe is the best if it's at your range, it's worth its price. If not try zf3, but probably you can get sone better phone in this price.
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I think i will invest in a new zf3 deluxe soon , if battery gives up on old zen2- i`ll put a new`n in and give the missus
Zen2 551 is the longest time i`ve ever had a smartphone, its been great ....and fun
denzelnuke said:
Well, I've loved my zenfone 2 since I bought it when it first came out, but it looks like it's bitten the dust.
Any recommendations for a ~$300 phone that I'd be happy with. I like the 5.5" inch screen, the 4G Ram, and the SD slot options. Anybody move to the zenfone 3 (and why are there so many versions?)? Any other recommendations?
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Zenfone 3 zoom is coming out, better take a look.
danzel said:
Zenfone 3 zoom is coming out, better take a look.
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The Zoom doesn't look to be anywhere near the $300 range.
denzelnuke said:
The Zoom doesn't look to be anywhere near the $300 range.
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Try Moto G5 plus
I moved on to the ZTE Axon 7. Killer device.
Zte axon 7. Beautiful, fast, good sound and daydream officially. This is the best option of all time
michel333alfa said:
Zte axon 7. Beautiful, fast, good sound and daydream officially. This is the best option of all time
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Not available in our country
danzel said:
Not available in our country
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Aliexpress? Amazon? eBay?
My only complaint about zenfone 2 is battery life, so my next phone could be snapdragon 625, something like redmi note 4 international version...
Your thoughts on these: only $199
Quad camera
https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/327...io-X20-Deca-Core-5&trace=msiteDetail2pcDetail
Hey guys
So I'm here asking about the question in the title
I want to know whether the kernel sources are released by OEM or not ?
And I'm getting this phone for only 15K INR
Is there any android developement like custom roms possible on this phone ?? OR should I buy redmi note 4 which has a better support ??
I don't want to switch devices for few more years
Please help me here
That are two phones hard to compare.. snapdragon 820 vs 625, 5inch vs 5.5inch etc, fingerprint on front vs on the back etc... how should we know what you need or want?
Both are great..
And for custom roms > how about if you look into the roms, kernels, recovery.. section? Dont be so lazy man
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Hey guys
So I'm here asking about the question in the title
I want to know whether the kernel sources are released by OEM or not ?
And I'm getting this phone for only 15K INR
Is there any android developement like custom roms possible on this phone ?? OR should I buy redmi note 4 which has a better support ??
I don't want to switch devices for few more years
Please help me here
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Warning: Very long story
My purchase of 3Gb variant of Redmi Note 4 was final but could not buy it (everything happens for a good) as delivery was not available by flipkart in my area. I was very sad and finally decided to buy a new, seal packed Redmi Note 3 from ebay at Rs. 9300 (Rs. 10400 was listed price, after applying coupons it became Rs. 9300) as it had performance and recently got franco kernel too (previously available only on Pixels, Nexus and One Plus devices). Finally saw Lenovo Z2 Plus on Snapdeal for Rs. 12000 and immediately purchased it (was hesitant at first reading reviews on Amazon but could not resist SD 820 at this price).
The phone is great, no heating issues and was much better than Redmi Note 3 (Screen quality, camera quality, general performance, looks) when compared side by side as my friend had one. Battery is also good, I get 5-6 hours Screen on time on 4G network with hotspot on and around 7-8 hours SoT on WiFi.
About development, both devices have great roms but Redmi Note 4 has no custom kernel as kernel source codes are not released currently but may or will get them in future when sources are released. Also if you want to be like a trickster and change TV channels of any TV in lobby of any hospital/Hotel, go for Xiaomi phones as they have IR blaster.
The Z2 Plus recently got official Nougat whereas Redmi Note 3 and 4 are still on Marshmallow but that does not matter as you are planning to use a custom rom and all three have 7.1.2 Nougat custom roms.
Conclusion
If you like very good developer support with some good performance, go for Redmi Note 3
If you like development with superior battery life, go for Redmi Note 4
If you want a phone with sheer raw power and the one that does not slow down even after 3 years and a great value for money and brag among friends, go for Z2 Plus.
Currently Z2 Plus is available at Rs.13000 at Snapdeal but wait for amazon sale on 11th, previously at an Amazon sale, it was available for 12K and if you get any bank discount (sometimes 10 to 15% off on SBI Card etc during sale), you can get it for 10-11K too.
Go for the black one, it looks very good
Hope this helps
You can also watch reviews and comparison of phones on youtube for better decisions.
hp5942 said:
If you like very good developer support with some good performance, go for Redmi Note 3
If you like development with superior battery life, go for Redmi Note 4
If you want a phone with sheer raw power and the one that does not slow down even after 3 years and a great value for money and brag among friends, go for Z2 Plus.
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I am absolutely agree with hp5942's statements. Development for Z2 is only growing, it will be awesome in a few months. Note 3 has one of the best dev support and will have it for a long time. Note 4 is better looking and feeling than Note 3, but it is less speedy device.
I'm fine with front mounted finger print sensor
I want to use device for at least 2-3 years
Which one do you suggest me ?
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I'm fine with front mounted finger print sensor
I want to use device for at least 2-3 years
Which one do you suggest me ?
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For long run always go with the phone with more performance.
My friend still has no performance issues with his Mi4 (SD 800, flagship at that time) even after 2.5 years.
if u cant get more money .. get it .. if u can get a bit more.. get oneplus 3t
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if u cant get more money .. get it .. if u can get a bit more.. get oneplus 3t
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I don't have much if a money ... Should I buy lenovo z2 plus ?
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I don't have much if a money ... Should I buy lenovo z2 plus ?
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yeah..this phone worth what u paying for.
Why do you guys confuse much. Its good phone for the price. For 13k you are getting snap 820
Its like for the price of audi you getting buggati
Why to get confused. There are minor software hiccups. As you are familiar with xda you can always use custom roms
Hardware wise there are no issues. Build quality is damm solid. I have thrashed my phone many times, but it still survives.
Back glass is lil fragile.
Should i buy lenovo z2 plus now at 12k?
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Should i buy lenovo z2 plus now at 12k?
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This phone was a worthy buy @18K, it's definitely a steal @12k, but if you can wait, BigBillionDay/GreatIndian sale is around the corner, you might get an even sweeter deal.
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Should i buy lenovo z2 plus now at 12k?
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I bought z2 plus(4,64gb) @ 9.5k from amazon
(Actually 11k - 1.5k cashback)
So wait for any amazon sale
May be buy it on Diwali
For those not used to pimp their phones (unlock bootloader, flash rom etc...), i think Zuk Z2 is not a good choice as the original version is not perfect. But if you like to flash and customize your phone, so yes, 10 times yes,it's a very good phone (have it for almost 1 year and still happy with it).
Anyone as come from the Oneplus 5 to Honor 8 Pro?
After having returned my OP5 i'm seriously considering H8Pro
Is it a good alternative performance wise? Better? Worst?
As an Amoled lover ... will I be disappointed with the LCD H9Pro screen as to it's deep blacks and vibrant colors?
Will the 2K display compensate for not being Amoled like the one in OP5?
Thanks :good:
jvidia said:
Anyone as come from the Oneplus 5 to Honor 8 Pro?
After having returned my OP5 i'm seriously considering H8Pro
Is it a good alternative performance wise? Better? Worst?
As an Amoled lover ... will I be disappointed with the LCD H9Pro screen as to it's deep blacks and vibrant colors?
Will the 2K display compensate for not being Amoled like the one in OP5?
Thanks :good:
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Why did you return your OP5?
Jelly scrolling issue?
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I've used both the devices. I'm using the Honor 8 pro at this moment. Both the phones are very snappy but 1+5 surely has an edge plus Indian variant of Honor 8 pro gets warm at the back side with light usage too which is no the case with OnePlus 5 with the same exact usage! Display? I'll prefer the one on Honor 8 pro for the 2k res & it's very good looking too (it's very marginal difference, nothing noticeable)
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I've used both the devices. I'm using the Honor 8 pro at this moment. Both the phones are very snappy but 1+5 surely has an edge plus Indian variant of Honor 8 pro gets warm at the back side with light usage too which is no the case with OnePlus 5 with the same exact usage! Display? I'll prefer the one on Honor 8 pro for the 2k res & it's very good looking too (it's very marginal difference, nothing noticeable)
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Does your honor 8 pro has emmc or ufs?
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K.khiladi said:
Does your honor 8 pro has emmc or ufs?
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Sadly it is having emmc! Is it safe to assume that all Indian Honor 8 Pros are having EMMC as the price is far cheaper than the Global variant! Plus 6+128 model available!
TheDj408 said:
Sadly it is having emmc! Is it safe to assume that all Indian Honor 8 Pros are having EMMC as the price is far cheaper than the Global variant! Plus 6+128 model available!
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Yup that seems true but then why are they supplying ufs 2.1 versions to reviewers.
Outright cheating.
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K.khiladi said:
Yup that seems true but then why are they supplying ufs 2.1 versions to reviewers.
Outright cheating.
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My opinon- Reviewers received the Global variant (maybe, just maybe) which had UFS! But yes that's not fair as I see many people asking about the same and they are also worried about the heating issue (not uncomfortable though) as they bought the device by watching those "early reviews"
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My opinon- Reviewers received the Global variant (maybe, just maybe) which had UFS! But yes that's not fair as I see many people asking about the same and they are also worried about the heating issue (not uncomfortable though) as they bought the device by watching those "early reviews"
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I too was going to order it but this issue has made me take a step back.
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K.khiladi said:
Why did you return your OP5?
Jelly scrolling issue?
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A little but my major problem was that I could not connect to my home router
Only managed to connect to my Devolo 1200+ and not all the times.
Many people have other Wi-Fi problems like drops and speed.
Really bad the Wi-Fi quality on OP5.
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Does your honor 8 pro has emmc or ufs?
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But is there 2 variants??
I tough that all Honor 8 Pro had emmc.
The european version has ufs??
jvidia said:
A little but my major problem was that I could not connect to my home router
Only managed to connect to my Devolo 1200+ and not all the times.
Many people have other Wi-Fi problems like drops and speed.
Really bad the Wi-Fi quality on OP5.
But is there 2 variants??
I tough that all Honor 8 Pro had emmc.
The european version has ufs??
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All the reviewers have ufs variant and that's why they are getting better performance on their units. All others have emmc and thus, degraded performance.
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No european buyers here yet that can confirm it europe is receiving emmc or ufs?
Had the Honor 8Pro before the OP5 and OP5 is way better. '(Germany - Got the Honor from Netherlands)
Storage was EMMC - Which really enerved me + at that point in time (1 month after release) no root in sight little XDA coverage etc-
Sent it back within the 14 day period.
Both are nice phones but the op5 is IMHO better.
Joerg
If it would be about the phone only, I'd go with Honor 8 pro but, given the fact I value the development strength when ever I get the chance to get a phone, I'll go with OP5 (if I can buy it :silly: )
joergwrage said:
Had the Honor 8Pro before the OP5 and OP5 is way better. '(Germany - Got the Honor from Netherlands)
Storage was EMMC - Which really enerved me + at that point in time (1 month after release) no root in sight little XDA coverage etc-
Sent it back within the 14 day period.
Both are nice phones but the op5 is IMHO better.
Joerg
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That's resumes well why I didn't go for the H8Po. :good:
I ordered one OP5 Midnight Black 8GB/128GB today. :victory:
Case closed ( I hope ).
jvidia said:
That's resumes well why I didn't go for the H8Po. :good:
I ordered one OP5 Midnight Black 8GB/128GB today. :victory:
Case closed ( I hope ).
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The best decision you made, if you care about development
jvidia said:
That's resumes well why I didn't go for the H8Po. :good:
I ordered one OP5 Midnight Black 8GB/128GB today. :victory:
Case closed ( I hope ).
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Better choice , OP5 Development is On fire , Enjoy OP5
Malaysian version also using emmc.. I think only the reviewers got the ufs units.
mab71 said:
Malaysian version also using emmc.. I think only the reviewers got the ufs units.
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definitely yes
mab71 said:
Malaysian version also using emmc.. I think only the reviewers got the ufs units.
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If it's true then, it's a bummer.
They sent UFS equipped device so they just appear faster in speed tests
nice trick by honor , well played this time
Hey friends,
I pre-ordered my Mate 20 X today. I'm really excited for it. I am importing it in Canada.
I'm also interested in purchasing an M-Pen, is anyone else doing the same? Any idea where to buy it? Will any version of the M-Pen work with the phone?
Thanks
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Hey friends,
I pre-ordered my Mate 20 X today. I'm really excited for it. I am importing it in Canada.
I'm also interested in purchasing an M-Pen, is anyone else doing the same? Any idea where to buy it? Will any version of the M-Pen work with the phone?
Thanks
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https://liaow.com/huawei-mate-20-x-m-pen.html
Where did you pre-order from? I see that the lowest price that I can find is on banggood.com
What version are you getting??? Is it a global ROM or a Chinese ROM?
jaseman said:
Where did you pre-order from? I see that the lowest price that I can find is on banggood.com
What version are you getting??? Is it a global ROM or a Chinese ROM?
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Hey, yeah I wanted to support a Canadian company so I went through PDA Plaza. Didn't really care about the price.
I really struggled to pick which version of the Mate 20 X, because a few years ago I imported a spec'd out Chinese Mate 9 6 GB 128 GB. Turns out two years later with heavy use, I've only used up about 25% of 128 GB. Everything I do is in the cloud or gets backed up by the cloud, so I don't need the storage. The extra ram would be nice but I don't really trust Huawei's ram management to justify the extra cost. My Mate 9 still does everything I need with 6 GB.
So that being said, I decided to go with the entry level Mate 20 X with 6 GB and 128 GB, Phantom Silver, Chinese model.
Dude, if your waiting around for the Global Model, I would recommend giving up. Its rumored, so take this with a grain of salt, but I heard that the Mate 20 X is only being released in China. If a Chinese model is a dealbreaker for you, then you might want to consider the Mate 20 Pro, which is launching almost everywhere except maybe the US.
I found this. They also have a lot of other accessories too.
https://www.giztop.com/huawei-m-pen.html
jeradjohnso said:
Hey friends,
I pre-ordered my Mate 20 X today. I'm really excited for it. I am importing it in Canada.
I'm also interested in purchasing an M-Pen, is anyone else doing the same? Any idea where to buy it? Will any version of the M-Pen work with the phone?
Thanks
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I will sell you my pen. Unopened. Im in London and Toronto area.
any m-pens for international 29 version? all pens i see are for chinese only?
ShaKki said:
any m-pens for international 29 version? all pens i see are for chinese only?
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There the same.
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Hi,
I'm looking for a while the mi max 3 128.
But today, it seems very difficult to find one on retail store...
Or at very expensive Price. 64gb=240$ best price, 128gb=380$!!!!
What's the probleme? Any Idea? It's very difficult to got one. On aliexpress, impossible to find one...
pystolero said:
Hi,
I'm looking for a while the mi max 3 128.
But today, it seems very difficult to find one on retail store...
Or at very expensive Price. 64gb=240$ best price, 128gb=380$!!!!
What's the probleme? Any Idea? It's very difficult to got one. On aliexpress, impossible to find one...
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I think roms and xiaomi policies scared the sellers. XD
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That's also what I think
Yeah, weird thing about that model. One day I bought one from some AliExpress seller, 2 days later it went from 310$ to 380$. Guess I bought it just in time.
jorgeepelos said:
I think roms and xiaomi policies scared the sellers. XD
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Cna you explain please.
I am thinking about buying one too
illetyus said:
Cna you explain please.
I am thinking about buying one too
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Xiaomi don't release and seems to not release global rom for 6GB.
And Xiaomi want to blocked the possibilities to flash global rom, on a chinese device....
11.11 sales is coming. Sellers "adjust" the prices to look like real sale. Just wait some days.
ptr21 said:
11.11 sales is coming. Sellers "adjust" the prices to look like real sale. Just wait some days.
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Amazon's best practice...
ptr21 said:
11.11 sales is coming. Sellers "adjust" the prices to look like real sale. Just wait some days.
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I disagree.... Only 128gb device got an expensive Price... Not the 64GB... So...
Do not buy mi max 3.The phone is ni upgrade from mi max 2.i am really disappointed about this phone.More than month, and this thing is too big.Camera is not very good.To this moment i gave 6 7 xiaomi phones, and this one is biggest ****.
pystolero said:
Hi,
I'm looking for a while the mi max 3 128.
But today, it seems very difficult to find one on retail store...
Or at very expensive Price. 64gb=240$ best price, 128gb=380$!!!!
What's the probleme? Any Idea? It's very difficult to got one. On aliexpress, impossible to find one...
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Here you go, $304.42
https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-max-3/1302-mi-max3-6gb-ram-128gb-rom-snapdragon-636.html
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Here you go, $304.42
https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-max-3/1302-mi-max3-6gb-ram-128gb-rom-snapdragon-636.html
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Yes, tradingshenzen got the best price i've seen... Thx.
galev_90 said:
Do not buy mi max 3.The phone is ni upgrade from mi max 2.i am really disappointed about this phone.More than month, and this thing is too big.Camera is not very good.To this moment i gave 6 7 xiaomi phones, and this one is biggest ****.
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Someone is salty.
I find the Max 3 to be one of the best phones I've had so far. But this is coming from someone that loves big screen / battery phones.
MrColdbird said:
Someone is salty.
I find the Max 3 to be one of the best phones I've had so far. But this is coming from someone that loves big screen / battery phones.
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I agree... I got the three Mi Max. The third is clearly the best one.
I've the 2 and love it. Have just ordered the 6/128 from tradingschenzen as the bigger screen area, better camera and faster proc are all really appealing. My only worry is the lack of custom roms (currently rocking msm extended and love it on the 2) but once I can root for adblock, afwall and debloating I'll be happy.
FlamingGoat said:
I've the 2 and love it. Have just ordered the 6/128 from tradingschenzen as the bigger screen area, better camera and faster proc are all really appealing. My only worry is the lack of custom roms (currently rocking msm extended and love it on the 2) but once I can root for adblock, afwall and debloating I'll be happy.
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I was like you. Custom rom's lover ^^
But as long as I can root, got Adblock, and youtoube Vanced... Eventually a custom kernel for Oc... I'm happy.
I've just ordered one on tradingshenzen to...